Writing Romance: Why Perfect Men Make Boring Heroes

Why should your hero be imperfect, whether as a lead character in a romance which this post addresses or in any other genre? Read on to find out why a main character should be flawed.

A Writer's Path

Perfect Men

by Katie McCoach

Recently I was reading a promising romance novel, and then, in the midst of chapter six, I found myself placing the book face down on my kitchen table in frustration.

The hero was absolutely perfect.

And I was bored out of my mind.

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About DrEMiller

Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Home: Sint Maarten. K-12 teacher for 13 years (Special Education for 10 years); Post-secondary educator since 2002; Education consulting since 1995. When teaching, held teaching certificates in K-12 special education, reading specialist; and secondary social studies. Doctorate: Educational Psychology Programmer/analyst for 10 years, including project management and training of corporate execs.
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